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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Guanidine thiocyanate, 99%
Description
Guanidine thiocyanate is a useful tool for RNA isolation and protein solubilization. It is involved in the quantification of mRNA from hepatocytes. It acts as a medium for blood smaple lystae in order to maintain the integrity of nucleic acid. It is a chaotropic agent, mainly involved in the extraction of DNA and RNA. It is utilized to deactivate the influenza virus.
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Guanidine thiocyanate is a useful tool for RNA isolation and protein solubilization. It is involved in the quantification of mRNA from hepatocytes. It acts as a medium for blood smaple lystae in order to maintain the integrity of nucleic acid. It is a chaotropic agent, mainly involved in the extraction of DNA and RNA. It is utilized to deactivate the influenza virus.
Solubility
Soluble in water and ethanol
Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with acids and strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Content And Storage | Ambient temperatures |
| Form | Powder |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| Purity or Quality Grade | 99% |
| Sensitivity | Light sensitive |
| Solubility | Soluble in water and ethanol |
| Chemical Name or Material | Guanidine thiocyanate |
Certificates
Certificates
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| Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10252289 | Certificate of Analysis | 11/09/2024 | B21250.36,B21250.0E,B21250.22 |
| 10234663 | Certificate of Analysis | 02/04/2024 | B21250.36,B21250.0E,B21250.22 |
| 10230826 | Certificate of Analysis | 05/03/2024 | B21250.36,B21250.0E,B21250.22 |
| E27U041 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/11/2021 | B21250.36,B21250.0E,B21250.22 |
| 10179044 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/11/2021 | B21250.36,B21250.0E,B21250.22 |
Safety and Handling
- Guanidine thiocyanate
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 C
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- EUH032-Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
- EUH071-Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Guanidine thiocyanate
RUO – Research Use Only
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